Winter tire season can quickly turn a normal tire shop into a very busy shop. Good preparation before the rush can make a big difference.
Start by reviewing last year's sales. Which tire sizes sold the most? Which vehicle types were most common? Which products were difficult to source?
Next, check your wheel inventory. Customers purchasing winter tires may also need a second set of steel or alloy wheels.
It is also useful to review delivery schedules and identify which suppliers can provide products quickly when a common size runs low.
A simple reorder list can help staff know which products need attention before inventory becomes too low.
For Ontario shops, UAD Tire Inventory and UAD Wheel Inventory can be useful when planning seasonal purchases.
Having access to Wholesale Tires from UAD before the busiest part of the season can help shops spend less time searching for products and more time servicing customers.
Winter preparation is not about stocking everything. It is about knowing what your customers actually buy.